Konjac glucomannan（KGM） is a water-soluble polysaccharide obtained from the roots and tubers of konjac plants. Recently, a degraded product of KGM, depolymerized KGM（DKGM）, has attracted attention because of its l...Konjac glucomannan（KGM） is a water-soluble polysaccharide obtained from the roots and tubers of konjac plants. Recently, a degraded product of KGM, depolymerized KGM（DKGM）, has attracted attention because of its low viscosity, improved hydrophily, and favorable physiological functions. In this review, we describe the preparation of DKGM and its prebiotic effects. Other health benefits of DKGM, covering antioxidant and immune activity, are also discussed, as well as its safety. DKGM could be a candidate for use as a tool for the treatment of various diseases, including intestinal flora imbalance, and oxidative-and immune-related disorders.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National First-Class Discipline Program of Light Industry Technology and Engineering(Nos.LITE2018-18 and LITE2018-11) of Chinathe Transformation Project for Major Scientific and Technological Achievements in Jiangsu Province(No.BA2015006)+1 种基金the Industry-Academia Cooperation Innovation Fund Project of Jiangsu Province(No.BY2016022-19)the National Key Technologies R&D Program of China for the 12th Five-year Plan(No.2012BAD33B06)
文摘Konjac glucomannan（KGM） is a water-soluble polysaccharide obtained from the roots and tubers of konjac plants. Recently, a degraded product of KGM, depolymerized KGM（DKGM）, has attracted attention because of its low viscosity, improved hydrophily, and favorable physiological functions. In this review, we describe the preparation of DKGM and its prebiotic effects. Other health benefits of DKGM, covering antioxidant and immune activity, are also discussed, as well as its safety. DKGM could be a candidate for use as a tool for the treatment of various diseases, including intestinal flora imbalance, and oxidative-and immune-related disorders.
